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... for 6 weeks of the year. Another postcard is attached to give you some idea of the grandeur. There are a few Michelangelo statues in this church. It continues to amaze me that there can be so many churches that look like this in one country. And I haven't even been to St Peter's Basilica in Rome yet! Another important church in Siena is San Domenico. On the right side of the church, there is a nave that contains the head of St Catherine of Siena who along with St Francis ...

... and the town seemed quite lively for such a dull day. We poked around the streets and became acquainted with our surroundings. Our real exploration of the town would happen later in the week with sunshine and warmth to help capture the charm of this authentic hill town of Tuscany.....a great choice from which to explore the many interesting destinations in southern Tuscany. ...

So, today is absolutely beautiful..barely a cloud in the sky and I must leave for Montepulciano. Checked out around 10 and walked and eventually ended up at the train station. Each way bus ticket is 6.6€. I bought both tickets as well as the train ticket for Monday. If I leave Montepulciano on the 8:00 bus, I will be in Siena by 9:30. Then quick walk to my B&B to pick up my suit case, then back to the train station to take the 11:18 ...

... a quick stop there we drove 20 minutes to Montalcino known for their Brunello wine. After touring the fort, walking through all the squares and churches, we found a nice little place (Grappllo Blu) for lunch while it rained.

When the sun came out we drove along very small roads to reach the Barbi Winery that began to make Brunello wine in the 1500s. The owner of our hotel had recommended we go there for ...

... of pastries, croissants....and the cappacino is delicious...Ivana puts a smiley face on the coffee! Anyway, I am thinking that maybe I should start this type of diet and see if I can drop a few pounds! We spent the day shopping, taking pictures, taking more pictures,walking up and down the streets...and I mean up and down...as in steep hills! (Our calves should be pretty tight by the time we get back home.) There is a picture to ...